He's had a struggle with staying sober, so things like this are never minor. A symptom of a larger problem. I can only hope this finishes waking him up and he can finally keep himself straightened out. I honestly wish him the very best.

Oh this makes me sad. I'd really hoped he'd stay sober, considering that this has obviously been an ongoing problem for him. I hope, as others do, that this is a momentary slip up. I want him back in action and on my TV again!

Agreed with everyone, this is very sad. I do wonder how accurate these reports are, though. Over here entertainment/celebrity news is usually ridiculously untrustworthy and many a time makes more of an otherwise very small incident.

Having said that, if this is all correct, here's hoping Nicky learns to live with this disease. People fall off the wagon all the time, it's the getting back on part that's important.

When I moved here six years ago, I had a script for a TV pilot called ALTER EGO that was making the rounds. Nick and I have the same business managers, so they snuck him a copy of the script. He read it and met with me and I pitched all around town. Due to no fault of Nick's (everyone in this town loves him, rightfully so) it didn't get picked up, but I remember being amazed that this insanely talented dude was also one of the nicest people I've met in this town. Loved talking to him, I'm sure I'll work with him in the future (if he'll have me!) and I hope he gets whatever help he may need so he can show the world what anyone who watches BUFFY already knows: he's simply one of the most likable and talented comedic performers working today.

To answer anca's question, because it the news thoughtless people like to spread.
I agree with Brian Lych. Nick was great in Santaland Diaries, and he is just a great guy. Let's hope for a speedy recovery

Oh my god... right my fingers are going in my ears and i'm yelling because I just refuse to believe this until Nick himself confirms it.

I just can't believe this, let me live in my happy little bubble where this is just TMZ and ET making things up. I was lucky enough to go to Hallowhedon and meet Nick and there couldn't be a nicer guy around.

I just can't believe this is real and I don't care if i'm in denial, denial works for me.

Oh dear. I'm so sorry - if it's not true it's publicity he doesn't need, and if it is true, it's very sad indeed. I know what a terrible struggle it can be and I can only wish him well in his fight. It's so very upsetting when really nice, talented people fall victim to this curse.

These people have the hardest time staying on the wagon, they are very sensative(sp) and everything hurts them something aweful. I have seen it to many times. Much Good mojo and prayers sent, 'never give up! never surrender!'
The world is getting harder and harder to bear...

Pity the E Online blogger frames his treatment of the man around his feelings about the character he plays (so perhaps, if he had most notably played a vicious serial killer, the blogger would be calling for his execution over this?). I mean the insensitivity on its own would be bad enough, but when combined with this inanity...